La International Steppe School of Astana es una escuela internacional en Astana, Kazajistán, autorizada como escuela IB Continuum, que ofrece el Primary Years Programme (PYP), el Middle Years Programme (MYP) y el Diploma Programme (DP). La escuela también está acreditada por el Council of International Schools (CIS). ISS Astana combina estándares académicos reconocidos internacionalmente con el respeto por la cultura y los valores locales, ofreciendo un entorno de aprendizaje seguro, inclusivo y de apoyo para una comunidad estudiantil diversa. La escuela se enfoca en el desarrollo académico, el crecimiento personal y la ciudadanía global.
Admisiones
Evaluación de ingreso para estudiantes
Sí
Breve descripción de la evaluación de ingreso requerida
The admissions process may include an age-appropriate assessment and an interview. The evaluation is used to understand the student’s academic background, language proficiency, and learning needs, and to ensure appropriate placement and support.
Lista de espera
Waiting lists may apply for certain grade levels, depending on availability.
Fecha límite de inscripción (nuevo año académico)
Admissions are open throughout the year, subject to availability.
Los estudiantes pueden incorporarse después de comenzado el año académico
Yes, subject to availability and assessment.
Jornada Escolar
Hora de entrada al colegio
Classes start at 08:30
Cuidado supervisado antes/después del horario escolar
No
Servicio de transporte escolar disponible
Yes, through an external service provider
Uniforme obligatorio
Sí
Hora de salida del colegio
The school day typically finishes between 15:30 and 17:00, depending on the grade level and activities.
Almuerzos proporcionados por el colegio
Aula
Número máximo de estudiantes por clase
25
Número promedio de estudiantes por clase
22
¿El colegio emplea auxiliares docentes?
Sí
¿Está preparado el colegio para usar aulas virtuales cuando sea necesario? (por ejemplo, clases en línea si el colegio cierra, como durante el COVID-19)
Sí
¿Los estudiantes practican alguna religión en el colegio? ¿Cuál?
Not applicable
Uso de tecnología en el aula
Alumnado
Número de estudiantes
1500
Número de nacionalidades representadas en el colegio
13
Nacionalidad más común
Kazakh
Proporción de estudiantes locales frente a internacionales
Predominantly local students, with a diverse international student community
Actividades Extraescolares
Actividades extracurriculares o clubes ofrecidos
The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs, including robotics and drone piloting, a FabLab for hands-on design and engineering projects, and a hydroponics programme where students grow plants and fish. Creative opportunities include visual arts, a theatre club with dedicated rehearsal space, and music programmes featuring guitar, electric guitar, and drums. Students also have access to computer labs and a variety of academic and creative clubs.
Actividades deportivas incluidas
The physical education programme includes a range of individual and team sports, with a strong emphasis on football. The school has a large indoor football facility that allows year-round training and play, supported by qualified and experienced football coaches. Football is also used as part of an integrated enrichment programme to support Kazakh language development for Russian-speaking students.
Equipos deportivos o competencias disponibles para los estudiantes
Instalaciones
Instalaciones del colegio
The school offers a wide range of modern learning facilities, including science laboratories, computer labs, a FabLab for design and engineering projects, a hydroponics laboratory, art studios, and music rooms equipped for guitar, electric guitar, and drum practice. Students also have access to a theatre space with dedicated rehearsal rooms, libraries, and collaborative learning areas that support academic, creative, and project-based learning.
Instalaciones deportivas del colegio
The school provides extensive sports facilities, including a large indoor football arena that allows year-round training and matches, as well as outdoor sports areas. These facilities are supported by qualified coaches and are used both for physical education lessons and extracurricular sports programmes.
Apoyo Lingüístico
Native English, Kazakh, and Russian speaking teachers
Teachers are fully qualified and highly proficient in the language of instruction. The teaching staff includes both native and non-native speakers with relevant international and multilingual teaching experience.
Clases de idiomas adicionales ofrecidas por el colegio
The school offers several language streams to support different linguistic backgrounds and learning needs. These include Kazakh- and Russian-medium streams, an English-medium stream where subjects are taught fully in English, and a specialised Kazakh language immersion stream for Russian-speaking students. The immersion stream follows a tailored programme with a strong focus on developing Kazakh language proficiency through cognitively accessible content, with adjusted academic load in other subjects to support effective language acquisition.
Apoyo al Alumno
Personal/programas dedicados a estudiantes con necesidades de aprendizaje especiales
Sí
Apoyo al aprendizaje ofrecido
The school provides comprehensive and ongoing support for students with special learning needs. This includes a dedicated learning support team, SEN coordination, individual learning plans, in-class differentiation, and access to specialist support such as speech therapy. Support is delivered through close collaboration between teachers, specialists, parents, and, where appropriate, external professionals.
El colegio apoya a estudiantes con talento y habilidades excepcionales
Gifted and talented students are supported through differentiated instruction, extended and enrichment tasks, a wide range of elective courses, participation in academic competitions, and extensive project- and research-based learning opportunities. Individual academic pathways are developed to support students’ strengths, interests, and long-term goals.
Yes. The school provides a daily meal programme that includes breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack.
Alternativas alimentarias para necesidades dietéticas especiales (vegano, kosher, halal, etc.)
Yes, dietary requirements are accommodated where possible, subject to prior request.
Technology is integrated into teaching and learning across the school. Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, networked computers, and reliable wireless internet access to support digital learning and collaboration.
Yes, students participate in sports competitions and school events.
Acceso de los estudiantes a un psicólogo educativo
Yes. The school employs a team of qualified educational psychologists who are available on a regular basis to support students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being.
